Orange Sesame Broccoli

Geema's Note:

Don't like broccoli? You can substitute baby bok choy or asparagus with equally good results in this quick and delicious dish.

• Total Time: 14 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 9 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 medium orange
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or 1 tablespoon nama shoyu
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Directions:

1. Grate 1 tsp orange peel from the orange and squeeze 1/4 cup juice.
2. Heat the oil over medium high heat in a large skillet until hot.
3. Add the broccoli and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add ginger, garlic, and orange peel and cook 1 or 2 minutes longer until the veggies are tender, crisp.
5. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil and orange juice; add to skillet and cook 30 seconds.
6. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Reviews

[Sueie]

Nice and subtle with just the right amount of tang, used broccoli, beans and asparagus. Terrific!

[JustJanS]

We loved this thank you Geema. I used a mix of brocolli and asparagus (just coming into season). I had cut the broccoli a bit large, so when i added the liquid, I put a lid over the skillet and allowed the veg to steam for a couple of minutes. Those flavours went right through the veggies-yummmm. Next time though, I'll know to cut my florets a little smaller to make it the completely right way;-)

[PaulaG]

This recipe produces a tender crisp vegetable that is lightly flavored with ginger and a touch of citrus. I do think that next time, I will cook it just a few minutes in the microwave before proceeding. I agree this would be good with asparagus.